The Secret Service has been under a microscope since Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. Amid the focus, the agency has confirmed it is investigating allegations that a female Secret Service agent left her post to breastfeed during a Trump campaign event in North Carolina on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
The alleged incident occurred when a site agent was conducting a final sweep and discovered the agent breastfeeding in a room designated for essential Secret Service work.
The agent in question also allegedly brought two family members into the restricted area and was escorted by event staff who lacked proper security clearance, bypassing established checkpoints.
The Secret Service said it has launched an investigation into the allegations.
Despite a budget increase to $3 billion, the Secret Service continues to grapple with understaffing issues. Following the attempted assassination, reports surfaced that agency officials had repeatedly rejected previous requests from the Trump security team for more agents and gear.
According to The New York Times, some Secret Service agents have since been reassigned from President Biden’s team to Trump’s protective team, citing threats against Trump and a lack of travel for Biden.
Both the White House and Trump’s campaign have not commented on the matter.
